Thanks to the Nintendo Direct, Disney fans got their first look at a new racing game known as Disney Speedstorm. The game was announced during the Nintendo broadcast, which showcased several new titles coming soon to Nintendo Switch.
Racing games have become a staple for various platforms, but Nintendo’s most iconic racing game is Mario Kart, which was also featured in the Direct due to the announcement that 48 tracks are coming to Mario Kart 8 in the form of of DLC. Disney is also no stranger to video games. The most notable appearance of Disney characters in video games is Kingdom Hearts, which mixes the world of Disney with that of Final Fantasy. Throughout the game, players meet different characters from Disney, including King Mickey. There have also been many Disney movies adapted into video games over the years, each with their own style.
Disney Speedstorm It was revealed during the Nintendo Direct and fans got a first look at what they can expect from the game. Disney Speedstorm looks similar to Mario Kart, largely due to its status as an arcade-style kart game, as opposed to a more realistic racing simulator like Forza or Gran Turismo. During the presentation, tracks based on franchises such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Monsters Inc. were shown. Each character will have special moves and power-ups that will allow them to get ahead of the rest. Although there was no mention of how these power-ups are received, it seemed in the trailer that there could be icons that players walk through to collect them. Fans could see Mickey Mouse conducting a symphony, Sulley using his scare tactics, and Mulan throwing explosives.
Other characters were shown throughout the video, such as Captain Jack Sparrow, Donald Duck, and the Beast, and it was also mentioned that more characters will be added to the roster. Just like Fortnite, Disney Speedstorm it will have seasons and with each season new tracks and new characters will be added. The game is free-to-play and at the moment there is no mention of any paid update, although microtransactions are planned. Additionally, Disney Speedstorm will have a cross-platform mode that will allow players to play with friends on all consoles. There will also be a split screen mode that will allow players to play on a Switch simultaneously.
For Disney fans, the game seems to be a fun way to play as your favorite characters and race through the scenes you know and love from the movies. The free to play nature of the title will help fans get into the game, although it remains to be seen what kind of microtransactions could be anticipated. Although there is no official release date, Disney Speedstorm is available for pre-registration and is coming soon.